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time-dilation-effect
The ship experiences time at a slower rate than the rest of the universe due to its relativistic velocity.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Killing StarCharles Pellegrino & George Zebrowski
Chapter 3
The chapter describes the arrival of a hostile, unmanned relativistic spacecraft from Sagittarius that attacks the solar system with devastating kinetic weapons. The ship, traveling at 92% of light speed and carrying antihydrogen fuel, deploys multiple bomb-like projectiles aimed at Earth and other planets, ensuring near-total destruction. The narrative emphasizes the cold, mechanical nature of the Intruder and the futility of any defense against such a swift and lethal assault.